Last-gasp Rodrygo goal sees Real Madrid beat Inter 1-0
Real Madrid snatched a 1-0 victory against Inter Milan in their Champions League opener on Wednesday, thanks to a late strike from substitute Rodrygo.
Rodrygo scored the game’s lone goal in the 89th minute with Madrid’s second attempt on target. Inter had pounded the opposition’s goal but had been prevented by a series of incredible saves and some sloppy finishing.
“We were deserving of so much more. However, it is impossible to win if you do not score goals “Edin Deko, an Inter forward, said. “We deserved a lot more than the goal they scored because we played a fantastic game against a great opponent
“had our opportunities. We weren’t as excellent as (Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut) Courtois on certain instances, but we shouldn’t have lost this game. It’s a real shame.”
Inter played their first Champions League encounter in front of their home supporters, with over 37,000 people in attendance at San Siro, which is permitted to be at 50% capacity for games.
Sheriff Tiraspol is in first place in Group D following a 2-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk in its Champions League group-stage debut.
“It was the group’s most difficult encounter, and we won it by suffering as well “Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, said. “Inter maintained a high pace in the first half and suffered the price in the second.
“We are the two favorites, and with this victory, we have the upper hand. However, no one predicted Sheriff’s win against Shakhtar, so you must always be cautious.”
Inter and Madrid played in the group stage of last season, with Madrid winning both games – 3-2 at home and 2-0 at San Siro.
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Inter had only won three of its previous 16 Champions League games, but it controlled from the outset on Wednesday and came close to taking the lead early.
Courtois parried Deko’s slanted drive, and Milan Kriniar’s follow-up was deflected wide. The Inter defender barely missed the target with his header from the ensuing corner.
In the 19th minute, Courtois did well to palm away a header from Lautaro Martnez.
Madrid made two excursions into the Inter penalty area, but the Nerazzurri calmly removed the threat.
In the first half, the visitors didn’t have a shot on target, and the closest they got was when Éder Milito headed a corner wide of the right post.
Inter had a double opportunity a few minutes later, with Martnez heading wide of the left upright and Marcelo Brozovi’s effort barely missing the same post.
Nine minutes into the second half, Inter should have done better. Courtois did well to paw away Dzeko’s looping header, Ivan Perii missed the goal from close range, and Madrid finally cleared the threat after several nervous seconds.
Madrid’s first chance on target came in the 57th minute, but Dani Carvajal’s effort was at a comfortable height for Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovi.
In the second half, Madrid had more possession but did not seem to be a danger.
Eduardo Camavinga flicked the ball on for Rodrygo to volley into the bottom right corner, sparking scenes of frenzied jubilation on the Madrid bench.
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Last-gasp Rodrygo goal sees Real Madrid beat Inter 1-0
